Addressing the climate crisis requires key measures such as transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy. However, the oil and gas industry obstructs this transition by promoting carbon capture and storage (CCS). Despite its exaggerated efficacy, CCS is…
The absence of international laws against massive environmental damage sends a signal that it’s acceptable. Stop Ecocide Canada aims to establish ecocide as an international crime, filling the accountability gap for severe environmental harm. Canada is urged to…
Focusing on a recent study on upcycling food waste, Jury Gualandris, Associate Professor and Director at Ivey Business School, highlights the urgent need for sustainable practices in business and proposes solutions. Policymakers, researchers, and educators have a crucial…
The circular bioeconomy, focusing on optimizing resource recovery from organic waste, presents opportunities for sustainable products and energy sources. Dr. Love-Ese Chile, Founder & CEO at Regenerative Waste Labs, discusses the global demand for renewable bioproducts and how…
Susan Rohac, Managing Partner, Climate Tech Fund at BDC Capital, discusses the challenges and successes in the past five years of cleantech investing, including BDC’s Cleantech Practice and Climate Tech Fund, and highlights anticipated changes that may change…
Energy efficiency, in its various forms, is an essential feature of the net zero carbon world that is required to address our climate emergency. Peter Love, President at Love Energy Consultants, highlights the ten most important initiatives that…
The lag in implementing climate solutions is hindering Canada’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Stronger collaboration between stakeholders, better alignment of innovation and climate policies, and improved communication between scientists, regulators, and Indigenous communities is imperative…
The lithium-ion battery has revolutionized the electric vehicle sector, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Overcoming concerns about battery metal scarcity, innovations like Li-Metal’s Physical Vapour Deposition technology show promise in producing cost-effective, environmentally friendly lithium metal anodes, supporting…
Canada’s abundance has contributed to inefficiency in housing and a climate crisis. To address both issues, fixing emissions accounting by valuing near-term reductions, setting reducing caps for carbon intensity in building designs, and prioritizing low-emission and carbon-storing materials…
